Some 15 years back, 18th September 2009, I was on an official trip to Detroit, Michigan (USA). It was around midnight and I was unable to sleep. My hotel (Extended stay America) was across the road, opposite to the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn. I came out to take a stroll in the parking lot. I was feeling a deep emptiness about life, a meaninglessness which comes with the competitive strife and self seeking. I wondered if anyone really cared for anyone. I thought & felt very deeply about it and promised to myself, of being there for others selflessly.
It was soon afterwards when I went back to bed that I felt a spark like something inside my head, it felt very blissful and I slept like never before.
When I woke up everything around me seemed to be new and fresh like I have never seen before as if I have been in darkness all my life. The dew drops, the grass, the trees, the sky all seemed to be full of bliss and life. I felt a deep oneness and love in my being with everything and everyone.
I experienced a profound sense of compassion, I visited hospitals to give flowers to the sick, wondering how beautiful the world would be if we can all love and care for others without reward or credit. It was an indescribable feeling of joy and happiness which motivated me on a journey from a self centered life to a life centered in God. A journey of growth and understanding that the selfless love is the Heart of God and He cares the most for his lost children to be found. His grace flows to those who selflessly works to give hope & help to others and bring them back to Him.
May we all seek the unfathomable love of God and help others to do so. 🙏
~ radha krishna das